A report from the department says the second student to contract the disease was in close contact with the first person identified as having the disease in late June. "Close contact" is defined generally as spending an extended amount of time with the subject in a physically close environment.

In an effort to prevent further exposure, parents of students who may have come into contact with the student will receive notification and should be tested. Students who receive letters must be tested by Aug. 24.

The Alabama Department of Public Health will begin screening students at the Montgomery County Health Department, located at 3060 Mobile Highway, on Monday. Students will be allowed to make up any missed school work and will receive excused absences to leave school and be tested.

In addition, the district will help parents who request assistance with transportation for testing. The school district will continue to work closely with health department to provide assistance until the screenings are completed.